
J.A. Preston
Born
1932-11-13
Place of birth
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Biography
James Allen Preston Sr. (born November 13, 1932) is an American actor. Preston is best known for his role as Ozzie Cleveland on the NBC primetime television series Hill Street Blues which originally aired from 1981 until 1987. Preston was born November 13 (1932) in Washington, D.C. In addition to his role on Hill Street Blues, Preston is also known for his roles as Leo Daltry in Dallas, Richard Matthews in Santa Barbara, court-martial judge Col. J. A. Randolph, USMC in the 1992 film A Few Good Men, and the minor but important role of a USAF Major General in Air Force One (1997). He was a seri...
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Senator (uncredited)

A Few Good Men
Judge Randolph

The A-Team
Judge

Tales from the Crypt
Harry

Law & Order
Congressman Ronald Eaton

Body Heat
Oscar Grace

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
General Zeitlin

Wonder Woman
Jazreel

Moonlighting
Dr. Nealy

Silver Streak
Waiter (uncredited)

Captain Ron
Magistrate

Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
Conn MacCleary

Dallas
Leo Daltry

Narrow Margin
Martin Larner

Amazing Stories
Prof. Bertram Carver